Grower Packer Shipper of organic culinary herbs is seeking a

							Grower/Packer/Shipper of organic culinary herbs is seeking to fill the seasonal position
of Harvest Projection Specialist / Field Scout in the Santa Cruz / San Mateo County area.
This person will visit farms weekly to scout for pests and collect projectio n data, as well
as maintain and oversee the data collection system used at each farm. Working under
HPS/FS I and II, will help in creating weekly pest and projection reports. Seasonal
employment will run May through September with some flexibility

Job Duties (including, but not limited to):
:
    o Weekly visits to all Ranches, Fields, and Blocks
    o Field harvest sampling for yield projections
    o Field quality auditing
    o Generate weekly reports of herb availability
    o Generate updated field / block maps
    o Maintain planting records
    o Familiarity with all aspects of Agriscan/ CropTrak database
    o Field scouting for disease and pest pressure
    o Generate weekly pest / disease reports
    o Follow up on field treatments for efficacy
    o Communicate field availabilities and quality issues to farm manager on a daily
       basis
    o Follow up on field treatments for efficacy


Requirements:

- Commitment to Organic Agriculture
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
- Degree (or in process of attaining) in Agriculture or significant crop production
experience
- Valid California Drivers License
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift heavy objects 40-75 lbs.
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer literate (Excel, word, etc.)
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Detail oriented and able to follow through on tasks
- Ability to work 45-50 hours (including Saturdays)

CONTACT:
Elizabeth R.B. Church
Jacob's Farm/ Del Cabo
Harvest Projection Specialist/PCA
e-mail: elizabethc@jacobsfarm.com
(831) 239-6888